It's amazing what's inside.

A project of People Inc, the Museum of disABILITY History proves that everything is possible. It is a trusted, go-to resource for anyone that is looking to learn about the history, challenges, and achievements of people with disabilities over the past few centuries.

Six Guys DVD is here!

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles," a documentary about a cross-country road trip that changed six individuals for a lifetime is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

Avery Gill presents "The Legend" CD

Our Stories

Thank you to MAB-Adult Disability Services for providing us with this interesting collection of photos and stories of individuals with disabilities, sharing the impact of deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities in Massachusetts. The exhibit has also been shown previously at the Massachusetts State House, MassHousing, public libraries and more. Check out "Our Stories" here.
"Our Stories".

Tourette Syn-drome Work-shop

Local author and chapter president, Susan Conners, will present a full day workshop on "Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in the Classroom." Click for more information.

Chris Burke Award

When Willard Psychiatric Center closed in 1995, workers discovered suitcases in the attic of an abandoned building. ModH will host the traveling exhibit, The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic. The goal is to bring the stories of the suitcase owners and a patient-centered view of the history of psychiatry to a wider audience across the country. Click for more information.

WNY FDN. Supports Project.

We proudly acknowledge a grant for $19,118 received from WNY Foundation in support of our experiential Tour Room Project. Thank you WNY Foundation for helping us to inform and nurture empathetic citizenry.

Special thanks!

We are pleased to recognize our supporters who have assisted with the creation of our newest exhibit, "In Celebration of Down Syndrome." (Exhibit to be unveiled Saturday, May 7 at 2 pm.) Support received from the WNY Down Syndrome Parents Group, NY Council on the Humanities, Town of Amherst and County of Erie. Click for more information.

J.N. Adam Hospital

Visit our on-line store for more information about our new book, "J.N. Adam Memorial Hospital: Her Inside Voice." written by Char Szabo-Perricelli. Click for more information.

Blue Mubu is here!

"Blue Mubu," the third book in the "Mubu the Morph" series is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

Buffalo State Hospital!

"Buffalo State Hospital: A History of the Institution in Light and Shadow," is now available at our museum store. Choose from both hardcover and softcover editions. Learn more at the Museum Store.

Six Guys DVD is here!

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles," a documentary about a cross-country road trip that changed six individuals for a lifetime is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

You Tube!

Visit You Tube for an informative archive of our prior programs. You Tube.

Six Guys DVD is here!

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles," a documentary about a cross-country road trip that changed six individuals for a lifetime is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

Review of "The Lives They Left Behind"

The museum was pleased to receive a review of it's new exhibit: The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic.Click for more information.

Down Syn-drome

Six Guys DVD is here!

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles," a documentary about a cross-country road trip that changed six individuals for a lifetime is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

Night of 1,000 Stars"

Six Guys DVD is here!

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles," a documentary about a cross-country road trip that changed six individuals for a lifetime is now available at our museum store. Learn more and get your copy at the Museum Store.

Docents featured on PBS

The museum's docents and curator were recently featured on Public Broadcasting in Rochester, to support the 25th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.Click for more information.

Support the Museum

Your support ensures that the Museum can continue to tell the story of the lives, triumphs, and struggles of people with disabilities  whether through an annual membership or a one-time donation. Your contribution is integral to the ongoing operation of the only bricks and mortar disability history museum in the world. See Support Us.